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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro vs Sony MDR-7520

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sony MDR-7520 Headphones
Sony MDR-7520
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
Sony’s MDR range of closed‑back cans has been popular in studios for years, and now includes a new flagship model.Read more
Performance Build Quality Comfort ValueRead more
The Sony MDR-7520 are above-average critical listening headphones, with a great build quality. They have a simple and straightforward design that looks premium a...Read more
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User rating
60
4.0 out of 5
60 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryAudiophileStudio
Noise isolatingyesyes

Dimensions

Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Weight10.05 oz9.49 oz

Sound

Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Impedance64.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 102< 108
Frequency range8 - 250005 - 80000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Inputs supported3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length33
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
3.5mm
Detachable cablenoyes

Power

Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity500.0 mW4000.0 mW

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sennheiser HD 280 Pro